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    St. Armands Circus History Walking Tour

    Browse boutiques while exploring John Ringling’s legacy over tastings and sparkling wine

    4.9 stars• 63 reviews
    From$96/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Includes

    Tea, olive oil, sampler plate

    Highlights

    Explore the history of an area once owned by circus magnate John Ringling as you stroll stylish shops. Sample Mediterranean flavors and take in art, gifts, and garden scenery along the way.
    • Discover the area's connection to John Ringling and circus history
    • Browse stylish boutiques and a luxury art and gift shop
    • Choose a personal shopping stop or a visit to St. Armands Magical Garden
    • Stroll an accessible route with non-hilly terrain

    What's Included

    • Tea tasting
    • Olive oil tasting
    • Mediterranean-inspired sampler plate
    • Glass of bubbles
    • Additional glass at the art and gift boutique
    • Sweet treat

    Know before you go

    • Sign a tour waiver before departure
    • Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water
    • Prepare for extreme heat and possible pop-up rain or storms
    • Requires keeping pace with the group along the walking route
    • Tour content is designed for adults
    • Strollers and dogs are not recommended due to busy traffic

    Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and tickets are nonrefundable. If the tour minimum of 4 guests is not met, tickets may be refunded.

    FAQs

    Wear casual or resort-style clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Bring water to stay hydrated.

    Prepare for extreme heat and possible pop-up rain or storms.

    The route is not strenuous or hilly, and crosswalks are accessible. This walking tour requires keeping pace with the group.

    Meeting details

    481 John Ringling Blvd

    Experience provided by Sunset Food Tours - Sarasota
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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    Christine leads most of these Sarasota food tours, and she clearly knows her city inside and out. Guests consistently rave about her storytelling, local knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm for Sarasota's history, art scene, and architecture. The tours cover three restaurant stops over about three hours of walking, and most guests leave full and happy, with the Italian restaurant being a particular crowd favorite. A handful of reviewers felt the restaurant selection could be more adventurous, and one noted that larger group sizes made the experience feel less intimate. These are worth keeping in mind, though the majority of guests had no such complaints and many said they were pleasantly surprised by how much food was included. If you're visiting Sarasota and want a fun introduction to the city that goes beyond typical sightseeing, this tour delivers on both food and local flavor. The combination of history, neighborhood highlights, and curated dining spots makes it a genuinely useful experience, not just a meal.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    My wife and I experienced a great food tour in Sarasota yesterday. All three restaurants were excellent. Our tour guide Christine was personable, knowledgeable and paid great attention to details before and during the tour.

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    Frank Pomarico

    June 19, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My wife and I experienced a great food tour in Sarasota yesterday. All three restaurants were excellent. Our tour guide Christine was personable, knowledgeable and paid great attention to details before and during the tour.

    Photo of Frank Pomarico

    Frank Pomarico

    June 19, 2026

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